Animal world never cease to amaze people with their heroic actions. Especially the maternal instinct and the ability to feel the danger is speechless incredible. Masha, a Russian long-haired, beautiful cat, is a bright example of a heroic action lead with maternal instinct. She rescued the life of an abandoned baby from freezing.

Masha is a stray, who was so lovely, that kindhearted people, living in her neighborhood, fed her every day. In winter time, even, they allow her to stay at their homes to get warmth for a while. Irna Lavora is one of those generous people, who gives constantly food to this cute cat. One winter day, when this 68-year-old woman was going to throw away her trash, she suddenly heard a strange sound coming from the cellar.

Initially she couldn’t understand what sound it was, but being more attentive she realized it was a mewing of a feline. She was absolutely sure that was Masha. The worried woman rushed to see what happened to her, she might be harmed. The cellar was down the stairs, where she found  a box with a baby.

Irna was astonished to see the poor, helpless baby on the cold floor in the wet, semi dark basement. Masha was sitting next to the abandoned baby, who, according to the police officers, might be about 3-months-old. Thanks to Masha, the infant was warm and saved. Nobody knew how long time she was there with the baby protecting and  warming him. If not her, the baby could die of freezing. When the ambulance arrived, Masha was following the med staff, worrying about the baby. When the kid was taken to the hospital, Masha was siting there on the street for a long time waiting for the ambulance to return.

According to police, the infant was in good condition, they started to search his parents. Hope, the heroic tabby cat Masha is now not only fed by her neighbors, but already adopted by some kind man. She deserves to have a forever warm home.